The Class of ’74

In Episode 17, Cynthia navigates a chaotic school day at Brighton High: an economics quiz exposes Cynthia and her classmates as well-meaning but clueless children of privilege; Cynthia introduces straight-arrow junior, Charlie, to Katey; Cynthia employs her best truth-bending skills to avoid punishment from Vice Principal Eagleton; Betsey explodes when Cynthia suggests perhaps she's lost too much...

Evan brings Cynthia up to date on the wicked witch of Chicago; Cynthia tries to escape the consequences for skipping a class; Katey attracts a new admirer, attacks Cynthia for being too full of herself, and says Betsey Satterfield is a liar; Mimi wishes she has a boyfriend; Clarke is upset about the dramatic role Mr. Wolfgang Zollner has chosen for him; Jocko Trapazano tries to clean up his act; C...

A chaotic teenage night of romance, confusion, suspicion and passion at the Norwalk Drive-In finally ends but many uneasy questions continue. Cynthia and Katey’s new friendship is tested and dropping Katey off at her house the next day reopens another Pandora’s box. Visit The Class of '74 at Patreon.com to meet the nicest people in America in The Detention Club.     Written & Narrated by Laura...

In Episode 15 of "The Class of '74," tensions rise as Cynthia grapples with the aftermath of a traumatic encounter and the complexities of her relationships. As she navigates the challenges of teenage life, including the harshness of bullies and the weight of family secrets, Cynthia finds herself at the Whittakers' house, where unexpected emotional exchanges take place. Meanwhile, a tennis match p...

Cynthia and Clay’s date at the Norwalk Drive-In hits rocky terrain after Cynthia tries Henry's Magic Pisser Elixer. Visit The Class of '74 at Patreon.com to meet the nicest people in America in The Detention Club.   #Classof74Podcast Written and narrated by Laura Van Wormer Produced by Ryann Robinson Ending Music: “Hero’s Time” by Paulo Kalazzi @Uppbeat.oi Bumper Music: “Bring the Energy” by Sound...

Cynthia and her friends borrow the Schyler's Country Squire wagon for a memorable night at the Norwalk Drive-In. Visit The Class of '74 at Patreon.com to meet the nicest people in America in The Detention Club. #Classof74Podcast     Written and Narrated by Laura Van Wormer Produced by Ryann Robinson Ending Music: “Circle of Ghosts” by Soundroll @ Uppbeat.oi Bumper Music: "Bring the Energy" by Soun...

Cynthia plays air traffic controller at the Schylers' house as drunk and stoned adult neighbors end up spending the night and dawn brings one teenage admirer of Cynthia's after another at the front door.   Visit The Class of '74 at Patreon.com to meet the nicest people in America in The Detention Club.     #Classof74Podcast   Written and Narrated by Laura Van Wormer Produced by Ryann Robinson Cove...

Secrets unravel on Glen River Road after the Watsons' marriage blows up. The Schylers try to protect Mimi and Cynthia ends up being the most responsible adult. Visit The Class of '74 at Patreon.com to meet the nicest people in America in The Detention Club. #Classof74Podcast   Written and Narrated by Laura Van Wormer Produced by Ryann Robinson Ending Music: "Circle of Ghosts" by Soundroll @ Uppbea...

Cynthia is deeply shaken when she learns the scandalous past of a middleaged couple she enormously admired and feels isolated by her vow to keep their secrets.  Visit The Class of '74 at Patreon.com to meet the nicest people in America in The Detention Club.   #Classof74Podcast Written & Narrated by Laura Van Wormer Produced by Ryann Robinson ending music "Satanic Panic" by Weary Pines @ #Uppb...

In latest episode of The Class of 74, 16-year-old Chrissie Evert's doing great at Forest Hills, Evan's caught in a medical nightmare; Cynthia and Annabel get annoyed with each other's behavior; a medical summit is held in the Schyler's vegetable garden; inmates take hostages at Attica Prison; Professor Allerton turns on Clarke; the charm of Clay Seton continues; Katey thinks something very fishy i...

Cynthia's collection of admirers is growing by leaps and bounds, but she can't stand two of them, one is being investigated by the cops, the gorgeous guy she scarcely knows is of course her favorite, while the guy who is supposed to be her boyfriend is all beat up. What else is going on? A locker goes missing; the curse of the Vietnam War,  Nixon's price controls, the 27 Club, Borgnine's Bar and A...

Cynthia and Mimi secretly watch The Dick Cavett Show; Cynthia's triumphant arrival at the second day of school is marred by suspicion and the alphabetizing of home room situates her between the “Black Cloud of the Family" (beautiful cheerleader Betsey Satterfield) and blonde Adonis, Clay Seton.  Note: This is the complete version of Episode #5 which a technology glitch prevented  from fully loadin...

This week, we dive into the 1971 mysteries surrounding Mrs. Watson's behavior, Victor Wronski's attack on Evan Whittaker, and Mrs. Schyler's devotion to her electric skillet. Visit The Class of '74 at Patreon.com to meet the nicest people in America in The Detention Club. #Classof74Podcast Bumper Music:   "Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @ uppbeat.io Ending Music  "Levitation" by Floor Model @ uppb...

Join novelist Laura Van Wormer as she introduces THE CLASS OF ’74, a serialized story inspired by her 50th high school reunion. The story begins in 1971 and follows the misadventures of teenagers in high school, ending with their graduation in 1974. In this debut hello to listeners, Laura explains how seeing her baby-boomer classmates triggered the desire to entertain them with a fun,  ongoing sto...

We're STILL on the first tumultuous day of school at Brighton High, September 8, 1971. It is another rock and roll episode of colliding good kids and bad kids, students, falculty, police, and mysterious neighbors.  Visit The Class of '74 at Patreon.com to meet the nicest people in America in The Detention Club. #Classof74Podcast Bumper Music Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @ uppbeat.io Ending Music...

The halls of Brighton High quickly fill with mystery, intrigue, adventure, romance and chaos, to say nothing of baffling new acquaintances, bullies and a creepy vice principal. Watch Cynthia navigate the labyrinth of social dynamics and school bureaucracy with great flair, wit and charm. Teenage rebellion has never been so funny and entertaining.  Visit The Class of '74 at Patreon.com to meet the...

The premiere episode of a period dramedy, depicting the ups and downs of teenage life in a wealthy suburb of New York City, 1971-1974. The town of Brighton, CT is fictional, but emblematic of several charming Fairfield County commuter towns. This episode paints a vivid portrait of how the town of Brighton came to be, from its rustic beginnings in the 17th century through its transformation into a...